Malcolm Ward
Hampton In Arden
Summary
Aerospace Production Leader with 22 years of industry experience, recognized for delivering consistent results and high-quality outcomes. Expertise in collaboration and problem-solving enhances team effectiveness. Passionate about driving improvements and operational success.
Proactive team member with strong communication and organizational capabilities. Excels in identifying solutions and managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Delivers project success and meets company targets through meticulous planning and prioritization.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
Delivery Assurance Specialist
Rolls Royce Control Systems
Birmingham
2022.09 - 2025.05
- Improve performance and delivery from supplier
- Understand key constraints for non-delivery into MG
- Improve and build new relationships with key stakeholders
- Help maintain and improve processes within logistics function
- Develop and redefine the buyback process to improve both companies performance when stockouts occur (buybacks)
- Fix certification issues realtime to avoid month long processes
- Liaise with planners to improve delivery promises purchased / manufactured
Production Leader / Civil / Military / Elec Cell
Collins Aerospace
Marston Green, Birmingham
2020.01 - 2022.01
- Improve on-time delivery of units to enhance customer satisfaction and reliability.
- Coordinate inventory management processes internally and externally to enhance operational efficiency.
- Redefine operational workflows to improve speed of unit TRT and ensure timely service delivery.
- Enhanced KPI tracking processes to improve operational efficiency and decision-making.
- Cultivate a skilled team of technicians to ensure seamless operations across functions.
- Redesign and relay-out of the entire Electronics cell to improve operational flow.
- Develop visuals across all teams to improve area 5s standard.
- Defined a positive working environment through effective team management.
- Keep production on schedule.
Production Leader Logistics
UTC Aerospace Systems
Marston Green, Birmingham
2015.01 - 2020.01
- Manage operations across all logistics departments, including stores, kitting, goods inwards, and dispatch, utilising inventory management systems (SAP).
- Coordinate inventory management processes internally, while improving supplier performance and rework initiatives.
- Refine existing processes using 5s tools to improve unit delivery.
- Redefine all KPIs within cells, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Facilitate seamless integration of logistics processes across departments by implementing best practices.
- Coordinated EHS processes within the team, perform training sessions and audits to enhance operational standards.
- Redesigned logistics cell layout employing industry-standard practices.
Team Leader / PL Cover Op’s
UTC Aerospace Systems
Marston Green, Birmingham
2013.01 - 2015.01
- Coordinate daily tasks, ensuring smooth workflow within the team.
- Prioritise customer units according to urgency and importance,
- Implemented new working methods which improved overall efficiency within the team.
- Implementation of ACE tools (5S, POU, QCPC
- Resolved conflicts effectively, promoting harmony within the workforce.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to identify areas of improvement for each team member.
Logistics Controller
UTC Aerospace Systems
Marston Green, Birmingham
2008.10 - 2013.01
- Promoted to Logistics Controller after 3 month shadowing period
- Kitting of customer units in line with TRT
- Arranging delivery dates for parts via Global Spares
- Sourcing Parts from the World Market via numerous websites
- Collating data and providing weekly metrics
- Ordering of parts through SAP / CINCOM
- Maintaining and updating ODS / SAP / Excel Spreadsheets
- Customer visits / meetings to discuss supplier issues / parts
- Prioritising of Rework / New parts through in house processes
- Agreeing quotes, amending documentation issues
Stores / Goods In Team Leader
UTC Aerospace Systems
2002.01 - 2008.01
- Document all sub-contract and customer spares into stock using Cincom to ensure accurate inventory management.
- Streamlined workflow for a more efficient process.
- Liaised with commercial department to resolve daily customer issues efficiently.
- Facilitated daily stand-ups to proactively identify and address issues.
- Compiled weekly data into charts for store managers..
- Monitor daily targets to ensure consistent achievement of objectives.
Education
GCSE’s - grades C-E
Lyndon Secondary School
Solihull, West MidlandsLeadership and Management Diploma - Level 5
Warwick University
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Key Communication skills
- Leadership
- Inventory Management
- SAP
- Calm under pressure
- Team Building
- Strategic Planning
- Resourcefulness
Personal Information
Custom
My main interests include Football, Golf and various other sports. I also enjoy the occasional evening out with friends and family.
Timeline
Delivery Assurance Specialist
Rolls Royce Control Systems
2022.09 - 2025.05
Production Leader / Civil / Military / Elec Cell
Collins Aerospace
2020.01 - 2022.01
Production Leader Logistics
UTC Aerospace Systems
2015.01 - 2020.01
Team Leader / PL Cover Op’s
UTC Aerospace Systems
2013.01 - 2015.01
Logistics Controller
UTC Aerospace Systems
2008.10 - 2013.01
Stores / Goods In Team Leader
UTC Aerospace Systems
2002.01 - 2008.01
GCSE’s - grades C-E
Lyndon Secondary School
Leadership and Management Diploma - Level 5
Warwick University